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tond
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 Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:26 am Post subject: Fujica ST701 vs ST801? |
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tond wrote:
Hi guys,
I own the ST701 and I find the ST701's viewfinder brighter than the Spotmatic's one.
I like both the Spotmatic F and the ST701, however I'm looking for the best and the brightest possible.
I know that the ST801 is claimed to be the best ever.
However is the ST801's viewfinder noticeably better than the ST701's? Having the ST701, should I seek the ST801?
Those who have used both cameras, please share your experience!
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gewa13
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gewa13 wrote:
I would say the viewfinder is the same. But the 801 shows the shuttertime in viewfinder, if you use a m42 EBC Fujinon.
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DigiChromeEd
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DigiChromeEd wrote:
The best and brightest viewfinder I've used on a M42 mount camera is the Voigtlander Bessaflex TM. I have both Fujicas (ST605N & ST705W) and most of the Spotmatics. My eyesight is problematic and I find obtaining accurate focus a challenge, but not with the Bessaflex. 
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tond
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| Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 12:54 pm Post subject: |
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tond wrote:
| gewa13 wrote: |
| I would say the viewfinder is the same. But the 801 shows the shuttertime in viewfinder, if you use a m42 EBC Fujinon. |
Thanks!
Are you sure?
Why everybody praises the 801's viewfinder, not the 701's one?
| DigiChromeEd wrote: |
| The best and brightest viewfinder I've used on a M42 mount camera is the Voigtlander Bessaflex TM. I have both Fujicas (ST605N & ST705W) and most of the Spotmatics. My eyesight is problematic and I find obtaining accurate focus a challenge, but not with the Bessaflex. |
The Bessaflex costs substantially more And no, I'm not arguing, this must be a good investment and I will consider the Bessaflex as well.
However narrowing the scope to 701 vs 801? Have you used the 801? |
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DigiChromeEd
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| Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 1:19 pm Post subject: |
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DigiChromeEd wrote:
| tond wrote: |
| However narrowing the scope to 701 vs 801? Have you used the 801? |
No, I never used the 701 or 801.
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OPAL
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| Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 6:29 pm Post subject: FUJI ST801 |
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OPAL wrote:
I had both cameras the compact FUJICA ST801 and ST901, the first analogue SRL's with LED-technics.
Both cameras and glasses are excellent! |
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Attila
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Attila wrote:
I have ST801 and didn't sold  I found better to keep it ,sadly I never had 701 so I can't answer.
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themoleman342 wrote:
The st701 has micro-prism spot only. The st801 has a split-screen + microprism ring. The fresnel rings on the st801's screen are also a bit finer. It really is a better screen. Brighter? Maybe marginally. Less than a stop difference. |
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